Riverside Medi-Cal planning lawyers help people prepare for challenges they may face when they reach their twilight years. Though elder law attorneys address other matters, nursing home asset protection is among the most popular services that the general seeks from elder law attorneys. This may come as a surprise, because many people assume that Medicare will pay for long-term care. This does make a lot of sense, since the program exists to help with medical costs that seniors typically … [Read more...] about Medi-Cal Planning: Keep Your Money in the Family
Riverside Probate Lawyers Explain Options
Many people assume that a last will is the only logical way to facilitate asset transfers if you are not very wealthy. They are aware of the existence of trusts, but they are under the impression that trusts are only used by millionaires who have very complicated estates. The lawyers at our estate planning law firm hear this all the time. We find that their clients are quite surprised when all of the facts are explained to them. When you create a Will, you name an executor to administer the … [Read more...] about Riverside Probate Lawyers Explain Options
Charitable Planning was Part of Hawking’s Legacy
Stephen Hawking was among the most recognizable faces in science at the time of his death on March 14, 2018. Hawking, age 76, gained fame from his multiple appearances on shows such as the Simpsons and the Big Bang Theory, as well as from the many popular science books he wrote, including "A Brief History in Time." Hawkin was diagnosed with early stage ALS, or Lou Gehrig's Disease, at the age of 21. ALS is the acronym for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a neurological disease. Unlike most ALS … [Read more...] about Charitable Planning was Part of Hawking’s Legacy
Elder Law Lawyers Preserve Legacies
Elder law lawyers help clients address the eventualities of aging, and these attorneys are going to be busy over the coming years. People that were born between 1946 and 1964 are referred to as “baby boomers.” An unprecedented number of babies were born during this interim, and now they are attaining senior citizen status. In fact, the Social Security Administration is accepting about 10,000 applications for benefits every day, and this volume is expected to persist into the foreseeable … [Read more...] about Elder Law Lawyers Preserve Legacies
Parkinson’s Awareness Day
Parkinson's Awareness Day is April 11 this year. Parkinson's disease is a disease in which the nerves degenerate, predominately affecting the nuerons that produce dopamine in the part of the brain called the substantia nigra. The cause of the disease remains largely unknown. People with Parkinson's disease may experience: (a) tremors, mainly while at rest; (b) slowness of movement; (c) limb rigidity; and (d) gait and balance problems. While Parkinson's Disease itself is not fatal, complications … [Read more...] about Parkinson’s Awareness Day
Probate Law, Powers of Attorney, and Incapacity Planning
As a probate law firm, we have a thorough understanding of matters that are handled by the probate court. This court serves a very valuable purpose, but strangely enough, it can be a good idea to avoid it in some cases, and this can be done through the proper planning. One role of the probate court would be to appoint a conservator if it ever becomes necessary. This is an individual that would be empowered to make decisions on behalf of an incapacitated adult. The clients we serve reside mainly … [Read more...] about Probate Law, Powers of Attorney, and Incapacity Planning
Riverside Estate Planning Attorney Confirms TD Bank Study About Estate Planning
A study conducted by TD Bank found that estate tax was not the biggest concern among America's estate planners -- family drama was. The study showed 44% of estate planning professionals cited family fights as the biggest threat to estate planning in 2018. Only 25% of estate planning professional cited tax reform as a problem and 12% expressed a concern about the economy and market volatility. Riverside estate planning attorney Dennis M. Sandoval weighs in with this personal experience . . . In … [Read more...] about Riverside Estate Planning Attorney Confirms TD Bank Study About Estate Planning
Riverside Probate Attorneys Understand the Process
Riverside probate attorneys provide multifaceted assistance to people that are crafting their legacies. Ironically, the role of a probate lawyer can often involve the avoidance of the probate process altogether. A Common Misconception Many individuals think that estate planning boils down to the execution of a Last Will and Testament. They may understand the fact that trusts exist, but they are under the assumption that trusts are for very rich people, and wills are for everyone else. In fact, … [Read more...] about Riverside Probate Attorneys Understand the Process
Riverside Estate Planning and Elder Law Attorney Conducts Free Educational Webinars
Educational Webinars Riverside Estate Planning and Elder Law Attorney Dennis M. Sandoval conducts free educational webinars on a monthly basis for consumers, attorneys and other professionals (financial professional, private fiduciaries, social workers and other financial professionals) on a monthly basis. The goal of the seminars is to educate the public about important estate planning, elder law, disability planning, financial planning, retirement planning and tax subjects. Consumer Webinars … [Read more...] about Riverside Estate Planning and Elder Law Attorney Conducts Free Educational Webinars
Elder Law 101
There are many issues to consider when you are planning ahead for your senior years, and this is what elder law is all about. Of course, you should do everything that is within your control to develop the nest egg that you will need to be able to retire in comfort if it is at all possible. At the same time, it is important to understand what you can expect from the government programs for senior citizens that you have paid into throughout your working career. One of these benefits is Social … [Read more...] about Elder Law 101
